New DL Israel Idonije: Detroit Lions ready to win now

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Jul. 20, 2013

New Lions defensive lineman Israel Idonije

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It didn't take long for defensive lineman Israel Idonije to be convinced Detroit was the right place to be when he signed a one-year deal last month with the Lions.

"Detroit, when I look at the opportunities that lie there, it's such a great opportunity because everything starts with vision," he said. "And after getting some time to spend with coach (Jim Schwartz) and Martin Mayhew, it was clear that the vision was in line and they were focused on taking that next step to have a championship season."

Idonije isn't promising a Super Bowl quite yet. He won't meet most of his new teammates until he ...